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Getting Started Installing and Customizing the Software If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. Additional information is available in online help after you install the operating system. NOTE: If the computer was shipped with Windows 7 loaded, you will be prompted to register the computer with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. You will see a brief movie followed by an online registration form. Fill out the form, click the Begin button, and follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing properly. Installing the Windows Operating System The first time you turn on the computer, the operating system is installed automatically. This process takes about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on which operating system is being installed. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process may damage the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation. NOTE: If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive, the installation process could take up to 60 minutes. Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button. 3. Select the All Programs menu. 4. Click on the Windows Update link. In Windows 7, the Windows Update screen appears. Click view available updates and make sure all critical updates are selected. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen. ENWW Installing and Customizing the Software 1

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Getting Started
Installing and Customizing the Software
If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this
documentation do not apply. Additional information is available in online help after you install the
operating system.
NOTE:
If the computer was shipped with Windows 7 loaded, you will be prompted to register the
computer with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. You will see a brief movie
followed by an online registration form. Fill out the form, click the
Begin
button, and follow the
instructions on the screen.
CAUTION:
Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating
system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and prevent the operating system from
installing properly.
Installing the Windows Operating System
The first time you turn on the computer, the operating system is installed automatically. This process
takes about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on which operating system is being installed. Carefully read
and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
CAUTION:
Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER
UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process may
damage the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation.
NOTE:
If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive,
the installation process could take up to 60 minutes.
Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates
1.
To set up your Internet connection, click
Start
>
Internet Explorer
and follow the instructions on
the screen.
2.
Once an Internet connection has been established, click the
Start
button.
3.
Select the
All Programs
menu.
4.
Click on the
Windows Update
link.
In Windows 7, the
Windows Update
screen appears. Click
view available updates
and make
sure all critical updates are selected. Click the
Install
button and follow the instructions on the
screen.
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Installing and Customizing the Software
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